Hospital Assistant III- OP Rehab Services Admin- FT Day Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

57d•Onsite

About The Position

UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Position Summary: Reporting to the management team of physical therapy, Hospital Assistant III is responsible for assisting in carrying out established plans of care, mobility, and exercise programs for all ages of patients referred to in an assigned area. Duties also include routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment, assisting with light clerical duties and any activities necessary for the smooth operation of the department as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

BLS certification upon hire
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic medical terminology
Patient care experience working in Rehabilitation Therapy or in the acute care setting preferred
Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must possess knowledge and practice of infectious control techniques
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Demonstrated experience using MS Office

Responsibilities

Assisting in carrying out established plans of care, mobility, and exercise programs for all ages of patients referred to in an assigned area.
Routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Assisting with light clerical duties.
Performing any activities necessary for the smooth operation of the department as assigned by supervisor.